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Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: A clash over an apartment construction tender at Sridham Apartments has sparked political and administrative attention in Meerut. BJP Kisan Morcha’s regional vice-president Ajay Bharala and builder Sachin Rajvanshi were involved in a heated confrontation, which escalated to alleged threats with firearms. A video of the argument and scuffle went viral on social media, drawing police scrutiny. Background of the DisputeThe dispute centers around a tender for constructing 24 flats at Sridham Apartments. Builder Sachin Rajvanshi, a resident of Alpine Heights on Delhi Road, along with his partner Amit Kansal, secured the tender. Rajvanshi stated that an advance payment of ₹10 lakh was made and the foundation ceremony was held on 5 September, with construction equipment,...

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a chilling revelation, Kanpur Police have uncovered a gruesome crime involving a married woman and her nephew, who killed her lover after he allegedly pressured the woman’s 13-year-old daughter for an illicit relationship. The suspect’s skeleton was recovered 42 days after the crime, based on the duo’s guidance. Details of the CrimeThe victim, 35-year-old unmarried man Goralal from Banshipurwa village in Choubepur Police Station area, had been in a romantic relationship with a married woman from his village for the past four years. On the night of October 31, Goralal went missing, and his family filed a missing person report on November 2. Police investigations using mobile tracking initially failed to locate him. According to the woman, Goralal had started ...

Lucknow: Electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh may soon see an increase in their bills as the state implements smart prepaid meters. The Ministry of Power has directed all electricity regulatory commissions to include the full cost of these smart meters in consumer tariffs. If enforced, this could lead to a significant rise in electricity rates. Avadhesh Kumar Verma, Chairman of the State Electricity Consumers Council, warned that both fixed charges and energy charges are likely to increase under this decision. He criticized the move, stating that consumers were initially assured that replacing meters would not burden them financially. Double Burden on ConsumersVerma highlighted that while India’s central government had approved ₹18,885 crore for smart meter installation in UP, the ...

Gonda: Former BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh has weighed in on the social media dispute between politicians Dhananjay Singh and Abhay Singh, offering advice on decorum and restraint. Speaking from his ancestral residence in Vishnoharpur, Singh emphasized that today’s political environment is very different from the gang-dominated 1980s and 1990s. “There are no gangs, no gang wars, and no personal conflicts now. Everyone is focused on their work,” he stated. Choose Words CarefullySingh urged both leaders to be mindful of their choice of words, saying, “It does not matter who is bigger or smaller. God has given everyone the opportunity to serve the public. In today’s world, everyone is equal, and any statement that emerges in the media should be addressed responsibly.” Comments on Akh...